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February 27, 2019

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Harford delegate's use of racial slur draws outrage from Maryland lawmakers, civil rights advocates

Wednesday, Feb 27

Maryland lawmakers and civil rights leaders are condemning Harford County Del. Mary Ann Lisanti’s reported use of a racial slur during an after-hours gathering in January at an Annapolis cigar bar.

Trial of suspect in Harford County workplace killings postponed until September

The trial of Radee Prince, the man accused of killing three at an Edgewood workplace in October 2017, has been postponed until September, according to court records.

Number of teachers of color hired by Harford schools continues to increase

Of the 209 new teachers hired for the 2017-2018 school year, 33 of them identified themselves as teacher of color, a number that’s been increasing the last three years as Harford schools focus on increasing their diversity.

Man killed when tree falls on him in Bel Air

A man was killed Tuesday afternoon when a tree fell on him in Bel Air, according to the Harford Fire & EMS Association.

Pedro the miniature donkey causes quite a commotion along Street roadway

Apples — that’s what it took to get Pedro the burro, or miniature donkey, to finally calm down and move away from the busy Federal Hill Road in Street on Monday afternoon.

Patterson Mill swimmers bring home six state championships

The Patterson Mill swim team brought home six state championships Saturday from the Class 1A-2A-3A state swim meet held at the Eppley Recreation Center at the University of Maryland.

Aberdeen council will vote on annexation resolution March 11

The Aberdeen City Council has set a date of March 11 to vote on a resolution to adopt its annexation plan for the Adams Property and Siebert Farm.

Longtime Aberdeen Fire Department volunteer, Aberdeen Police Department dispatcher Judy Hinch dies

Judy Hinch, a longtime member of the Aberdeen Fire Department who also worked for the police department and at city hall, died Sunday, according to the fire department.